Al Rayyan face Al Markhiya in Week 6 of the 2022-2023 season QNB Stars League. The kick-off is at 18:10 at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium on Wednesday, 7th September, 2022.

With not much alternative but to win, Al Rayyan, who are at the bottom of the standings with just one point to their name, will be looking to find answers and a much-needed victory.

Al Rayyan are a challenging side, but have faced four reversals this season against Al Shamal, Al Arabi, Al Duhail and Al Ahli. The only draw they scored was against Umm Salal.

Al Markhiya, on the other hand, are in ninth place with five points (from a victory over defending champions Al Sadd, two draws and as many losses).

The match will also be a big test for Qatari coach Abdullah Mubarak, an experienced and big name, and his Al Rayyan counterpart, Chilean Nicolas Cordova.

Both teams have the strength and line-ups capable of providing a keen and enjoyable match for the fans. Al Rayyan have influential players in striker Yohan Boli and midfielder Steven Nzonzi, but they are also missing a number of other players due to injuries, including Palestinian defender Yaser Hamed.

Meanwhile, Al Markhiya would be counting on Moroccan Driss Fettouhi and their top scorer Ayman Hussein, who has scored three goals so far, to deliver a positive result for them.